Former Hammers striker Tony Cottee recently tried to explain on Sky Sports the frustrations West Ham fans are experiencing right now – citing the move from the Boleyn and the board’s claims to move us on to bigger and better things at the LS as part of the reason. Here ClaretandHugh Faceboook group member Allen Cummings […]
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Cottee should have condemned the foul mouthed abuse
Posted on 21 November 2017.
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London Stadium report to be delivered to Mayor
Posted on 21 November 2017.
The long-awaited report into the finances of London Stadium will be delivered to London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s desk by the end of this week and will be published in early December. A spokesperson for the Mayor of London previously told Claret and Hugh: “The Moore Stephens review is investigating decisions made about the construction of the stadium […]
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Newham discusses London Stadium ownership in secret
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Newham council is tonight discussing their continued part ownership of the London Stadium. The Newham cabinet led by West Ham fan Sir Robin Wales is holding the cabinet meeting at Newham townhall this evening which started at 5 pm. On a packed agenda is item No.17 to discuss Newham Legacy Investments which owns 35% of E20 stadium in return […]
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Youngsters handed big chances
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Academy boss Terry Westley will send out one of his youngest teams in tonight’s Premier League International Cup clash against Benfica at Billericay. Two fifteen year olds, Will Greenidge and Josh Akotcha, will be handed a chance to impress in a game although the Hammers cannot now advance to the later stages. However, Benfica can, and […]
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Boo…hiss – where the board have got it wrong!
Posted on 21 November 2017.
ClaretandHugh is delighted to welcome Mike Manera of ‘Mike on Monday’ fame as out latest exclusive blogger. Mike is claret and blue to his backbone and in his first piece for us addresses the burning issues facing the club. Welcome aboard Michael! Boo! Hiss! Naughty people our board. They are very far from prefect…. But […]
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Arnautovic ready for Leicester!
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Marko Arnautovic is set to play against Leicester City on Friday night. The Austrian will have his damaged hand well wrapped and presumably receive pain killers in order to take his place after learning that there was no break to his thumb. We have learned this afternoon that he was taken off against Watford after […]
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Hammers social club problems laid bare
Posted on 21 November 2017.
West Ham United Supporters’ Club problems have been laid bare with the release of a report and minutes from an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 5th November. The Hammers social club reveal that had £4,240 remaining in their bank balance in July this year but that has since dwindled down to just £1,044 in […]
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Poll: Is player abuse acceptable?
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Following this morning’s blog about fans abusing players on social media and during the match, we ask the simple question in today’s Claret and Hugh poll of whether abuse of West Ham players is acceptable during 90 minutes of football. Is it right to give abuse to West Ham players during the game? ;
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West Ham fans urged to quit calling emergency services
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Ringing 999 because @WestHamUtd have lost again and you aren’t sure what to do is not acceptable! It is a complete waste of our time. #999foremergenciesonly — Force Control Room (@EPControlRoom) November 19, 2017 Essex Police have urged West Ham fans to stop calling 999 after poor results. Essex police tweeted “Ringing 999 because West […]
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Cottee explains why some fans are in uproar
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Tony Cottee has attempted to explain why a section of fans are responding in fiery fashion to what’s going on at the club. And he said: “I don’t think they know who they want. There is so much frustration at the football club. “What you have got to understand from a West Ham fans point […]
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Player abuse – It doesn’t help!
Posted on 21 November 2017.
West Ham fans waited to ambush Andy Carroll as he came out of Vicarage Road ground on Sunday to give him verbal abuse after the two-nil defeat. It came after away fans booed players during the game and sung ‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’ during the game. Many West Ham players are constantly trolled […]
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Moyes eyes up central defender
Posted on 21 November 2017.
David Moyes is this morning reported as being keen to sign Reading central defender Liam Moore in the January transfer window. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is also keen on the 25 year old but the Hammers boss wants the England under-21 international who can also play at right back. Moyes has already identified the back line […]
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Antonio’s ‘gaffe’ after Watford defeat
Posted on 21 November 2017.
Michail Antonio is the latest player to be caught out on social media by liking the wrong thing at the wrong time. The injured Hammer of the Year will have done himself no favours in the Hammers dressing room by ‘liking’ a Twitter comment describing the team’s performance at Watford as a “shambles.” Out with […]
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Moyes odds slashed
Posted on 21 November 2017.
David Moyes has seen his odds slashed as being the next Premier League manager to be sacked. After one defeat, some High Street firms have cut his odds from 40/1 to 25/1 against the chop. The manner of defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road has had an effect in the minds of the odd makers […]
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Poll verdict on Hammers fate this season
Posted on 20 November 2017.
A small majority of West Ham fans believe the club will finish the relegation places at the end of the season. The latest ClaretandHugh poll – asking where the club will be positioned at the end of the campaign – shows that 38 per cent ( 541 votes) reckon they are booked for a place […]
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Arnie, Antonio, Ayew, Collins updates
Posted on 20 November 2017.
Marko Arnautovic will have has hand scanned following what looked like an agonising injury against Watford at Vicarage Road but and looks certain to miss the clash against Leicester City on Friday night. The early indication was that Arnautovic had suffered a broken thumb, which could keep him on the sidelines for several weeks. The […]
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Pardew admits his Hammers hope
Posted on 20 November 2017.
Alan Pardew has revealed that he would have taken the Hammers job had it been offered to him. The former boss believes David Moyes has landed a good job and reckons he will do a good job but would clearly have liked a second shot at the position himself. Asked on Sky Sports how he […]
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Bookies slash odds for Hammers relegation
Posted on 20 November 2017.
Bookies have made West Ham third-favourites for relegation from the Premier League this season. Swansea is odds-on favourites for the drop at 2/5 while Crystal Palace are an Evens bet for the Championship next season. Following the Hammers defeat against Watford yesterday the odds of relegation for West Ham have fallen to 7/4 with many bookmakers. […]
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Protests? …No problem except during the 90 minutes
Posted on 20 November 2017.
So now David Moyes knows the extent of the job he has taken on. Ten out of ten for bravery and we can only hope that he can supply the same sort of recipe as Sam Allardyce did at Palace last season. But remember it took the old relegation fighting expert a month to sort […]
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Westfield raise concerns over West Ham Christmas fixture
Posted on 20 November 2017.
Westfield shopping centre has raised serious concerns over West Ham’s game with Newcastle on Saturday 23rd December which they say will be one of the busiest shopping days of their year. Adrian Hodgson and Rashdul from Westfield Zaman told the London Stadium Safety Advisory Group in September of their concerns. The minutes for the 6th […]
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Poll: Where will West Ham finish the season?
Posted on 20 November 2017.
Where will West Ham finish the season?
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Zaba preaching the same old story
Posted on 20 November 2017.
Pablo Zabaleta is clearly feeling the Groundhog Day effect! After another defeat and poor display, the veteran defender is finding the same words springing to his lips as he discusses – or should it be conducts – a post mortem. He told the official website: “It seems like we are repeating the same words every […]
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Moyes in plea to fans
Posted on 20 November 2017.
David Moyes has issued a plea for the fans to unite behind the club and warned that a toxic atmosphere can only affect the team’ performance. He admits he doesn’t understand the history of fan discontent but is delighted that they have been supportive of him since his arrival. Now he believes the best (perhaps […]
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Noble and Carroll – names that raise relegation fears
Posted on 19 November 2017.
By Max Willow It was always going to be a difficult task for David Moyes, in his attempt to put together a solid, cohesive formation to take on a talented Watford team. At the end of the day, Watford deserved their victory; they were well organised from the start, and took their scoring chances well. […]
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No Silva Lining for Hapless Hammers
Posted on 19 November 2017.
Marco Silva convincingly won the tactical battle of the managers touted for the West Ham hot-seat in today’s encounter at Vicarage Road. New Hammers boss David Moyes had opted for a very familiar system which centered around the battering ram approach with Andy Carroll as the target man. Well I use the term ‘Target Man’ […]
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Tough talk Mr Moyes but where are your options
Posted on 19 November 2017.
Perhaps the most interesting comment made by David Moyes after the latest West Ham drubbing was that some players with big reputations disappointed him. Slaven Bilic had a reputation for honesty but usually it led nowhere with his inevitable conclusion being that the buck stopped with him. Not so with Moyes and he had no […]
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